Prin_AP Program Overview

What is the primary goal of the Advanced Placement (AP) program as described in the document?

• To ensure that only the top students can participate in AP courses.

• To ensure that AP courses are understood and that students can critically challenge and reach their own conclusions.

• To provide a standardized curriculum across all schools.

• To limit the topics that can be discussed in AP courses.

According to the document, what is NOT a requirement for AP courses?

• Students must analyze different perspectives from their own.

• AP courses must include certain topics regardless of school policies.

• Students must be able to assess the credibility of sources.

• AP courses must foster a deep respect for intellectual freedom.

What approach do AP courses take towards the histories and cultures of different peoples, as mentioned in the document?

• They adopt a Euro-centric approach exclusively.

• They focus only on scientific and technological aspects.

• They encourage a study of a variety of nationalities, cultures, religions, races, and ethnicities.

• They avoid discussing any controversial historical events.

How are disagreements or different viewpoints handled in AP courses according to the document?

• Only the teacher’s viewpoint is considered.

• Students are encouraged to evaluate arguments but not one another.

• Students must agree with all presented perspectives.

• Disagreements are discouraged to maintain course harmony.

What is the role of parents in the AP program as described in the document?

• Parents have no role and are not involved in the AP courses.

• Parents and students freely choose to enroll in AP courses and are provided with course descriptions.

• Parents are required to teach part of the AP courses.

• Parents must approve all course content before their child can enroll.

What is the primary goal of the College Board's Advanced Placement® (AP) Program?

• To prepare students for elementary school

• To enable students to earn college credit and succeed academically

• To provide only basic education

• To focus solely on sports and extracurricular activities

Which students typically experience greater academic success in college according to the AP Program?

• Students who score a 1 or 2 on an AP Exam

• Students who participate in non-AP courses

• Students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam

• Students who do not attend college

What principle does the AP Program emphasize to ensure all students have access to academically challenging coursework?

• Equity and Access

• Limited enrollment

• Competitive selection

• Financial exclusivity

What must AP teachers submit for review in the AP Course Audit process?

• Their professional resumes

• A syllabus from an AP-endorsed provider

• A detailed list of their personal teaching preferences

• A syllabus that aligns with curricular and resource expectations

What is the primary purpose of the AP Course Audit as described in the document?

• To evaluate the performance of AP teachers

• To ensure that course requirements and syllabus are met

• To provide feedback on exam development

• To score the AP exams